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Reptoids From Space by David Fremont is an out-of-this-world adventure sure to please kids who enjoy the humor and action of Dogman and Captain Underpants. Following Carlton Crumple, the story begins when a toy UFO is mistaken for the real thing. Carlton hastily chases the toy drone causing a bit of mayhem and leaving destruction in his wake. In the process, the toy drone catches the attention of real aliens who accidentally capture the toy and a few beloved house pets. It's up to Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher to save the day.

I found myself pleasantly surprised by this short graphic novel. The humor and action will keep children entertained, but I found that I liked how it was divided into chapters, making it less intimidating for newly independent readers and giving them well defined stopping points. The illustrations are colorful and remind me a lot of Dav Pilkey and Aaron Blaby which is sure to be a hit with fans of theirs. While this is the third book of the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. I haven't read the previous books and did not feel lost or that I needed more explanation on the different characters. Overall, I highly recommend Reptoids From Space for the graphic novel fans in your life.

Final Thoughts: Reptoids From Space delivers an action packed, out of this world adventure with colorful graphics and easy to read language.